“ACT in OCT” – follow the
GFWC guidelines in the GFWC Club Manual.It’s “4
more in October ’04” and “5 to Thrive in October ‘05”Clubs achieving these goals will be recognized in the
GFClubwoman Magazine.

Develop an orientation
program for potential members, and use it often!

JUST ASK someone to join
your club!!

ACTION PLAN - Retention:

Use the printed
resources available from GFWC Club Manual and
CFWCProcedure Book,
electronicresources at gfwc.org and cfwc.orgAND in person.Your Membership Team is
eager and willing to work with any club or district.
Just ask them!

Recognize members with 50
years of service by presenting them with a GFWC Gold Card.Allow a minimum of 60 days for processing.

Use the Member Transfer
Form when a member moves to another area.

Take advantage of the
FREE Subscription to “MEMBERSHIP MATTERS” from GFWC, limited to one per
club

Continuing orientation
and education is essential.“The more they know –
the more you’ll grow!” Use the GFWC Video “GFWC – Now More Than Ever”,share all GFWC/CFWC/District and Club historical information,highlight achievementsand programs,use the “Benefits of Belonging” and “Know Your Organizations”
sections from the GFWC Club Manual, explain your club/district
procedures and customs.

Mentor your new members
to put them at ease and to get them more involved from the beginning.

Celebrate Federation Day
on April 24th

Nominate one of your
members for “The JENNIE”. Details and nomination forms in the GFWC Club
Manual

Recognize your members
for membership anniversaries.Certificates available
from the CFWC Second Vice President.

Live by “The Collect”.Treat your members with warmth, sincerity, and generosity.

“Strike Up a Friendship”Participate in the CFWC Sister Club program.Contact a club outside your membership area to exchange
newsletters, membership ideas, etc.Contact your
Area Vice President with the name of your club,the name of your Sister Club, and the name/address/phone
number of a contact person in both clubs.

ACTION PLAN – Rebuilding
GFWC/CFWC:

Focus on
NewClub
Building
in communities without a federated club.

Establish a New
ClubBuilding
Team.

Order “How
To Build New Clubs” from
GFWCMaterialsCenter, use it!

Refer names of potential
members in communities without clubs to any of the Membership Team

Contact formerly
federated clubs and members.They may consider
re-joining when they are brought up to date on current Federation
activities.

ACTION PLAN – The Future:

Juniorettes are young people of middle school and high school age
with an interest in community service.Any active
General club may sponsor a GFWC Juniorette Club.

Use the New Juniorette
Handbook available from GFWC

Encourage Juniorette
participation in district/state/region meetings

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